Senior Tax Analyst at CarGurus

This role is ideal for a mid-to-senior level tax professional with at least 4 years of experience, likely coming from a Big 4 accounting firm or a multinational

Work type: hybrid

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Salary: $90,000 – $119,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

This role is ideal for a mid-to-senior level tax professional with at least 4 years of experience, likely coming from a Big 4 accounting firm or a multinational corporate tax department. You should have a strong grasp of US GAAP and extensive experience with both federal/state compliance and ASC 740 income tax provisioning. A CPA or Master’s in Taxation (MST) is highly preferred for this hybrid position in Boston. The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $90k to $119k plus equity (RSUs) and discretionary bonuses. CarGurus offers standout perks including daily free lunch, car discounts, and commuting coverage. The hybrid model provides a balance of office collaboration and remote flexibility, while the "Senior" designation offers a clear path to influence tax strategy and process improvements within a profitable, global marketplace. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Have mastered ASC 740 and feel comfortable leading quarterly and annual tax provisions. * Enjoy "owning" projects like R&D tax credit studies and transfer pricing reviews. * Can simplify complex tax technicalities for executive leadership and non-tax teams. * Thrive in a fast-paced environment where you manage your own schedule and deadlines.

Job Description

Who we are

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.

What we do

The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!

Role Overview

The Senior Tax Analyst will report to the Senior Manager, Tax Compliance, and collaborate with various teams across the business, as well as with CarGurus’ tax advisors and audit firm. The individual should be a dedicated team member who is able to work independently, has an inquisitive nature, and possesses superior organizational/analytical skills.

What you’ll do

• Oversee federal, state, and international income tax compliance, including data collection, tax adjustment computation, estimated payment calculations, state apportionment analysis, return review, and return-to-provision calculations.

• Manage tax project responsibilities related to indirect tax compliance, including data collection, return preparation/review, and responding to notices.

• Drive ad hoc projects such as R&D tax credit studies, transfer pricing reviews, and other emerging projects.

• Manage all income and indirect global tax audits by reviewing audit notices and timely responding to document requests.

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740, including data collection, tax adjustment calculations, deferred tax reconciliations, effective tax rate analysis, SOX control documentation, and tax memo updates for the accurate preparation of the company’s SEC disclosures and financial statement footnotes.

• Leverage pre-existing broad technical knowledge and a strong finance background to identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency, including extensive familiarity with tax provision and sales tax software solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA/MST strongly preferred.

• 4+ years of corporate tax experience in a public accounting firm and/or a US-based public multinational corporation with strong expertise in US GAAP.

• Extensive experience in federal and state tax compliance, income tax

• provisioning under ASC 740, and a deep understanding of ever-changing tax laws.

• Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and have very strong problem-solving skills.

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to

• translate complex, tax technical concepts into clear, accessible language for non-tax management (including the VP of Accounting/Chief Accounting Officer and relevant accounting team leadership).

• Motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, progressive environment and to manage his/her/their own schedule.

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills to influence and drive change within the tax function, as well as the other related aspects of the business.

Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Position Pay Range
$90,000—$119,000 USD

Working at CarGurus

We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.

We welcome all

CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid

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